For those who depend on inhaled asthma medications, here's some information that you've likely suspected for a long time: if you use your asthma reliever inhalers too frequently, you can actually make your asthma worse. If you take common reliever drugs like salbutamol too often, you cause your lungs to ...

New research shows what most parents have already suspected: winter weather can increase asthma attacks for kids. The problem is that the cold air can help to cause inflammation in the airways. As asthma already is a condition of inflammation in the airways, cold means double trouble, making it even more ...

There has been a lot of interesting news on the allergy and asthma front this year. Some of it is cautionary; some of it is heartening. I'm putting it all together for a great group writing project hosted by Robert Hruzek of Middle Zone Musings. So take a ...

Another study is pointing a finger at acetaminophen use and asthma. (Acetaminophen is often known by the biggest brand name, Tylenol.) Just earlier this fall, researchers found a link between acetaminophen and asthma risk for adults who take the medication weekly. In addition, another Canadian study showed that children ...

New York – If you are an acetaminophen user, take note: a new analysis shows that there is an increased asthma risk in both children and adults who use this common painkiller and fever reducer. The study's lead author, Dr J Mark FitzGerald of Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute says ...